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Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Services
Factory acceptance testing (FAT) at Tyne Pressure Testing involves either conventional gas or hydrostatic tests with minimal pressure hold periods. This can also include a series of back-to-back tests to verify the integrity of each independent sealing system within a product assembly. FAT is extensively used post-design and fabrication stages to ensure products function correctly and identify any potential issues before they advance to the final stages. This method provides assurance to both manufacturers and end-users regarding the product's conformity to specifications. Tyne Pressure Testing offers pressure testing capabilities up to 2,000 Bar using nitrogen and 3,450 Bar for hydrostatic tests. Their testing processes adhere to API 6A PSL 2 G and 3G standards, and they maintain relationships with third-party certifying authorities for witness testing. The facility boasts nine hyperbaric testing chambers, including one capable of simulating water depths of 4,500 meters. Services can be project-managed by their experts or conducted independently by clients.Factory acceptance testing (FAT) in the form of conventional pressure testing can be a simple gas test or hydrostatic test with minimal hold period at pressure. Factory acceptance testing may also encompass a series of back-to-back tests to verify each independent sealing system within a final product assembly.
Factory acceptance testing is a common method used after the design and fabrication stage to verify that the product operates properly and helps to identify any problems before the final stages. This type of testing helps assure the manufacturer and end user that there are no anomalies and the product meets all specifications. Manufacturers can save time and money by completing this type of testing before reaching the final stages and have confidence that their product won’t cause any disruptions.
Our factory acceptance testing capabilities, with respect to pressure limits, reach 2,000 Bar using nitrogen and 3,450 Bar for hydrostatic testing. Gas testing is a test sequence regularly performed where adherence to API 6A PSL 2 G and 3G is expected.
Our engineers are experienced in the execution of factory acceptance testing, be it as part of a high volume production run, one-off prototypes of new designs, or as part of periodic service work in order to verify that an already installed product remains fit-for-purpose.
As part of our offering and to facilitate a turnkey service, we hold embedded relationships with various third party certifying authorities should a test sequence require witness testing.
Clients have the opportunity to select our beginning to end, fully project managed testing service or can independently hire the chambers to carry out factory acceptance testing.
- Oil and gas – valves, actuators, pods, cables, electrical connectors, pipe samples, pigging equipment, pressure vessels, flanges
- Defence – manifold assemblies
- Nuclear – pipe spools for reactors
- Energy – heat exchangers
If factory acceptance testing (FAT) is something you require, speak to a member of our team.